About the author

Chong Shipei

<p><span>Chong Shipei is a Singaporean Christian novelist whose stories grow out of a very real and very personal walk with God. Born into a Taoist family, she first encountered Jesus as a teenager in Junior College—drawn gently by a friend, and later, through the quiet witness of a girl whose simple faith stirred something deep within her. The idea that her prayers might one day help lead her family toward heaven planted a seed in her heart, one that God patiently watered over the years.</span></p><p><span>Although her family has not yet come to Christ, Shipei's love for God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit has only grown stronger. Over time, she realized that even if she must walk this path alone, she would still follow Jesus with her whole heart. This conviction shapes every story she writes. Her novels are not merely fiction; they are offerings—whispers of intercession, invitations to grace, and reflections of a God whose love is far wider and more patient than she once imagined.</span></p><p><span>Shipei's professional background spans early childhood education, social work, and volunteer service with children from diverse backgrounds, including special-needs students and underprivileged youth. These experiences gave her a deep tenderness for human vulnerability and a desire to write fiction that comforts, softens, and restores. She believes that storytelling is one of God's gentle ways to reach those who may not be ready for a sermon but are hungry for hope.</span></p><p><span>Whether writing about quiet faith, spiritual longing, or characters discovering God's grace in unexpected places, Chong Shipei writes to shine light into hidden spaces—trusting that even a single story, offered faithfully, can help guide a searching soul home to Jesus.</span></p>